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#1 · (Edited)
About 260km from kl to the east is the breathtaking South China Sea, spanning over to the Philippines coast. A short distance from the coast is where the Kuantan town is located and protected by a peninsula, Kuantan River. The town is a bustling centre, yet retains a combination of modern and old charm setting of the town and the people. To-date, Kuantan is the leading urban growth centre in the east coast. The town suburban has expanded rapidly 55km up to the Kemaman town, right after the Pahang/Terengganu border. Heavy industries such as Gebeng, Peramu and Kertih at southern Terengganu are within 1½ hour reach. The town has the advantage of strong connectivity from the East Coast Highway, Kuantan airport and the Kuantan port. A dedicated 50km railway has been laid out between Kuantan port and the Kertih Petrochemical Complex. In the future, the rail will be either connected to KL or Mentakab town at the central Pahang. Overall, Kuantan is destined to be a major populated area in the near future, as the outlook in the growth of industries, tourism and trades are on the rise. Recently, the National Physical Plan 2005 has identified four cities (KL, Georgetown, JB and Kuantan) as the future growth centre hub of trades, offices, transportation and tourism.

I travel regularly to Kuantan for working purpose, and my own experience together with many outsiders here would simply love to settle down in Kuantan. Life here is ‘not so hectic, not so slow’, but an exciting place, made by the existing of surrounding natural beauties and ample spots for chilling out. There are excellent beachside, riverside and streetside here for your daily or weekend spending. And yes, you can go and sit on the beach for hours and sip gin slings if the mood takes you. After all these years of development in kuantan, it hasn’t been too rampant as to cause disorientation and confusion, but at an even pace that allows you to catch your breath once in a while. For one it still remains a good safe town to raise a family, crime is low, prices are not as inflated, people friendly (to a point), there are good food enough to keep your palate from wanting and if you need a break from work, the beaches are just a drive away or a visit to the local park isn’t too far off.


From the upscale neighborhood of Bukit Pelindung.



The nightview along the Kuantan River.



Dayview



From the ‘Scenic Bridge’, across the Kuantan River.



Downtown Kuantan


Mahkota Road
This is the oldest street, Mahkota Road with prewar and 70s shops lining along. The street keeps bustling with old and modern trade activities and has been the soul for many Kuantanites livehood.







Flea market along the Mahkota Street. A popular hangout among the elder community.


Jalan Besar
This road is better known as salt fish street, although the numbers of salt fish shops are declining. Many owners have shifted away into bigger premises outside the town centre.


The street is still retaining its own charm.





Fish Market Hall:
This is the huge fish market hall, adjacent to the Kuantan Main Market. Various fish can be found selling here, including some endangered species like shark. You will spoilt for plenty of choices, fresh and cheap fish here. The experience at the hall is nothing short of like at a share market trading floor. Bargaining and chopping sounds are the main ingredient of this lively market.




Kuantan River Esplanade:
Kuantan Esplanade is one of the country most developed riversides. The Esplanade has been around since 70s and continues to enjoy high patronage of visitors today. Lining along the serene Kuantan River, the esplanade has become a popular hangout during the day and night. There are cafes and eating facilities for visitors, and for those love fishing, you can select the best spot along this 1.3km esplanade. However, on weekend night come early to ‘booked’ the place as hundreds of people spend their night time occupying the entire esplanade for night fishing. Accompanied by their families and friends for gathering, the place has become a family favorite outdoor spot.



The entire esplanade is lighted up.



A perfect spot for night fishing in a lively, bright and safe environment.



In Kuantan, popular parks have provided the locals an avenue for night life.


Traffic condition
Kuantan is now seriously facing the problem of daily congestion on weekdays. Forget about fast lane and flyovers… your speedometer won’t go much beyond 60km/h. Life on the road is rather slow here. With constraint space for expansion of town roads, traffic condition here is unsurprisingly expected to reach critical level. Public transport is lacking with no improvement of buses and facilities. These are the major issues affecting the whole population since the past decades ago.






Kuantan Major Buildings:

Teruntum Complex:
One of the earliest skyscrapers in Malaysia. Completed in the early 70s, it is a mixed development of office, retail and entertainment centre.






Grand Continental Hotel:
Two blocks of hotel and service apartments.




Tenaga Nasional Building and Citiview Hotel:






BCB tower:




Petronas Dagangan Bldg:




MS Garden Hotel:




Megaview Hotel:






Shahzan Inn Hotel:




Vistana Hotel:




Pahang State Mosque:










Retail Market:
Kuantan retail industry is an expanding and thriving business. There is a consistent growth in population and living standard, which its demographic shows Kuantan has a large medium income groups. Currently, there are 5 shopping malls in the town, serving the population from Kuantan and nearby towns like Pekan, Kemaman and Kertih. Besides the mall, Kuantan has large players of independent retail complex like Mydin Wholesale, the Store, Giant Hypermarket, and the up coming Kamdar (2006) and Jaya Jusco (2007). Currently, the Store is doing very well in Ktn with two departmental stores while the Parkson group has Parkson Ria and Parkson Grand each.

List of major retailers:
Main departmental+supermarket store:
1. The Store (2 chains)
2. Parkson Grand
3. Parkson Ria
4. Mydin
5. Pantai Selamat (local retailer)
6. Tunas Manja (local retailer) – 8 stores
7. Eng Hong (local retailer) – 3 stores
8. Kamdar (mid 2006)
9. Jusco (2007)

Hypermarket:
1. Giant (1)
2. Tunas Manja (1)
3. Nirvana (local retailer) - 1

Convenient stores:
1. Tesco Express (1)
2. 7 eleven (exceeding 20 chains)



Berjaya Megamall:
East coast largest mall with 2 million sqft of retail, entertainment, and f&b. Main tenants are Parkson Grand, Tesco express and Popular Bookstore. Cineplex is operated by GSC.








Kuantan Plaza:
Main tenant – Parkson Ria


Kuantan Plaza and SSF Home Deco


Kuantan Parade:
Main tenant – The Store






Beaches around Kuantan:

Pahang coastline offers one of the region top most beautiful beaches, with Kuantan home to two international well-known beaches, Teluk Chempedak (TC) and Cherating Beach. Both beaches have attracted Club Med and Hyatt to land their flag on the shore from the early 70s, suggesting the significance of Pahang beaches to the world. On recently, another beach, Balok Beach is also gaining reputation for the region top most preferred location for wind surfing.

From the Kuantan town driving along 55km north to Pahang/Terengganu boundary, you will have the choices on many top resorts and chalets lining along the route. I ll start off with the most popular, Teluk Chempedak.


1. Teluk Chempedak (TC)



Teluk Chempedak is 5km from the Kuantan town. It is among the more developed beaches in Malaysia. And whatever beach fun you happen to be looking for; sailing, surfing, skiing, camping or just sunbathing, Teluk Chempedak has it.

Bring out yr family or friends, head straight to TC and take a breezing walk along its promenade or lies on the beach. With the unruffled environment, you probably end up chatting or drinking way past the midnight. There is no such thing as the evening comes, you pack off and leave. Life at TC keep continues all the time, alive with people hanging out till the dawn. On big occasion like Chinese lantern festival, New Year and Merdeka Eve, the beach is filled with thousands of people celebrating, which KLites may envy the Kuantanites of celebrating in freestyle. On the other days, sit on the beach and enjoy the morning sunrise, or the full moon by the sea. It’s a nature therapy for stress out.


Morning view from the Hyatt Regency.


Facilities available:
Eateries, seafood restaurants, bistros, 24hr McD restaurant and swimming facility.




The main road leads to TC.


At nite, the area is a happening place.


In the evening (South view)


North view of the bay.
The far end has a wooden bridge linking TC to the second bay. Without straying too far afield you can also visit the more isolated Pelindung Beach right behind the hill, commonly referred as Third bay. However, it is accessible only by jungle hike in the forest reserve.





Packing crowd along the Promenade walk.


Night experience


Morning experience


Hotels:
5-star Hyatt Regency Kuantan


Hyatt Regency is an excellent place to stay. In its 20yrs operation, the 550-rooms hotel has never fall short of high occupancy. The hotel has undergone 3 major expansions from time to time, indicates the continuous lure of foreign and local tourists to the beach.





Multiple pools facility


Conference hall – Hyatt kuantan is among the country top preferred location for conferencing.


The lobby with setting of natural architectural finishing.


Beachside bistro


Sheraton Hotel:
Initially started off by Faber Group, construction was halted during the post 97 recession. Faber finally started to dispose its prime assets recently including the 5-star Sheraton Kuantan. It was sold to Berjaya Group by a high value of market price.


2. Gelora Beach



Gelora beach is located along the way to Teluk Chempedak. Locals love the place for recreational purpose, especially in the evening where the place is crowded with joggers and visitors. It is one of the most serene places in kuantan for hanging out, with many manmade lakes and shady trees alongside. Compare with Malaysia most famous lake, Taiping Lake, here Kuantan own Gelora Lake is just as good as there, but it is lesser known.






A further walk north of Gelora Beach is the Tanjung Tongkang. Here, the hillrock set apart Gelora beach and the Teluk Chempedak. A top favorite residence spot among the expatriates is located here. Kuantan Tembeling Resort is a cluster of 5 blocks of service condo, offering a great view of the town and the sea.


The tranquil afternoon seaview.



Stone age





Kuantan Tembeling Resort


From the balcony




Far view of Kuantan from the beach.



3. Beserah Beach:



If you have a desire to take a look at the culture of the region, the Kuantan coast offers an easy glimpse into everyday Malay life. Beserah Beach is a local fishing village where you can watch the fishermen use water buffaloes to haul their catch from the shore to a processing area. The community is about 10km from Kuantan and includes a batik fabric factory and several handicraft shops. One of the best things you can do at Beserah is having dinner at seafood restaurants. Kuantan top seafood restaurants can be found here, which are Pak Su and Beserah Restaurant. With the roar sound of waves and breezing air, it’s easily compliment the natural way of enjoying seafood. Both are located along the main road from the beach.









Pak Su Restaurant’s view of the beach



4. Batu Hitam Beach:




The beach has a large feature of metamorphic rocks exposing out from the earth, and in such that’s creating a wonderful landscape of Batu Hitam beach. Batu Hitam is another 4km driving north of Beserah Beach.








How many fish can you spot?


The live seashells


Evening setting



5. Balok Beach:



Another further 5km from Batu Hitam lays an unruffled beach, a paradise for wind-surfing fanatics. Tropical breezes and long stretches white sand blend with the crystal blue South China Sea to make relaxation impossible to resist. Numerous of hotel resorts and chalets can be found here, fronting the long wide of the sea. Every month of January, Balok Beach is the venue of Monsoon Madness Cup, held yearly as part of an International Windsurfing and Kite Boarding Event. According to the board, the event is telecast to an audience of 500 million in 120 countries, attracted more than 40 competitors from 14 countries like Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the US and other parts of Malaysia.

The huge bay at Balok Beach, which curves round a wide arc offering over 16km of coast with gentle shelves and no sudden drops or reefs, makes it a safe place to host this extreme sport. Together with consistent cross and on-shore winds of between 10 and 20 knots, Balok makes it the top 10 venues in the world for windsurfing.








The bustle of city life fades.



6. Tanjung Gelang:



Tanjung Gelang is a scenic spot for a glimpse view of the whole of 16km Balok Beach down to the Beserah Beach. Kuantan Port and the Navy base site are located within the area.


The sights of calm and still moving water in the early morning set in as usual at this secluded landscape.


A line of mist envelope part of the sea into the mainland after an earlier storm.


Sunrise at 7am.





7. Cherating Beach:





Cherating, about 40km north of Kuantan is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Southeast Asia. A beach village is, according to one source, “the perfect antidote to frantic city life.” How good are the beaches there? Cherating became the home of Asia’s first Club Med. And parts of the beach are set aside as one of the world’s most important sea turtle sanctuaries. But it is more than just beach that brings visitors to Cherating. Atmosphere is essential to the charm and attraction of Cherating. The actual town is basically a Malay kampung, known as Kampung Cherating Lama. This small village is home to number of budget chalets and straw huts on the beach, mostly operated by locals.


Kampung Cherating Lama

There are a wide range of accommodations available in Cherating. The previously mentioned Club Med is an example of the more upscale offerings. The 200 acre of Club Med Village Cherating feels like a cross between a national park and a spa. Once you step into the village, everything is exclusively for guest use and even the beach is a private beach, guarded at two sides from any intruder.

Club Med private beach






The Resort:








Free amenities/offers for guest:







Villatab, Cherating - A royal villa charging at RM3,500/night.

If you’re looking for a particularly exotic place to stay in Cherating, there is a royal posh villa sitting on top of a hill and commands a magnificent bird’s eye view of Cherating Bay and 2 private beaches. VillaTab Cherating is so exclusive with only 4 rooms with no other guest sharing the villa during your stay. The villa belongs to Sultan of Pahang’s brother. Because the Sultan’s brother didn’t really use the place much, he decided to start renting it out. The villa includes an infinity-edge swimming pool, a private cove, and access to two speed boats and a jet ski. A party of up to 14 could stay there without much problem.

 
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#202 ·
1. 'EAST COAST MALL',
2. Cineplex? Hopefully..
3. Hypermarket? I don't think there'll be any new hypermarkets in Pahang state as the state goverment has banned the opening of any hypermarkets to protect local business runners. (according to newspaper). The only hypermarket in Pahang is Giant in Kuantan.
I heard there's a cineplex opening in teruntum complex managed by kumpulan Iswaria (5 screen). Correct me if i m wrong.
 
#207 · (Edited)
Is this east coast mall?
Yes. Here are some artist impressions of the whole development (can also be seen in Terengganu, Kelantan & Pahang thread). Here ECM is called "Putra Hyper Mall". The mixed development has a unique Malay Town, Chinese Town, Indian Town & Construction Town development concept. The is also a "twin tower" which will have a hotel, the MSC and a convention centre.




Shopping complex



Multicultural Themed Commercial Square




Shop Office-Construction Town
 
#208 ·
From riverine village to state capital
Friday December 14, 2007
By PRITAM SINGH
TheStar




New capital: The late Sultan Abu Bakar officially declaring
Kuantan as the state capital in 1955, replacing Kuala Lipis.

Not many know that the bustling and vibrant Pahang state capital of Kuantan was a small riverine village whose early inhabitants came from a place called Kuantan in Sumatra.

They settled down on the bank of the river about half a mile upstream and called their new homeland Kampung Orang Kuantan, which was later shortened to Kuantan.

The river was named Kuantan River in1854.

It may also be difficult for the present generation to imagine that steamships docked at the mouth of Pahang River to transport tin ore to Singapore.

Equally mind-boggling to them will be that the present Jalan Mahkota was non-existent then, and the present padang (field) next to the mosque was all jungle and swamp.

These images of early Kuantan, as well as the social, cultural and economic activities of the time, were captured through the lens of Chan Chew from 1903 to 1951, and since then, by his son Chan Meng Sing.

The book Early Kuantan in Pictures by Meng Sing brings alive the town’s past.

It is a unique for it is not a textbook tracing the town’s history, but rather a collection of photographs taken since the beginning of the 20th century.

Yet the book contains valuable information and facts, obtained through research and interviews, that provide useful reading not only for students but also nostalgic Pahang residents who may wish to know about the state capital’s past.

The book features the town’s growth from a little riverine village to a bustling modern municipality.

The 300-page book, published by Chan Chew Photo Studio to mark its centennial, contains 450 photographs, mostly black and white pictures.

“Photography in those days was at its infancy. There were no simple or snapshot cameras,” said Meng Sing.






Another view: Kuantan River as seen recently from the Municipal Building.





“My father started with a German-made Voiglander Contessa camera with Tessar lens using No. 122 postcard size roll films taking six pictures per roll. He did his own processing and printing,” he added.

In the book's introduction, Meng Sing provides a short profile of his father, a migrant from China’s Kwantung province, who settled down in Kuantan.







The early years: Kuantan was then known as Kampung Orang Kuantan.
The name was later shortened to Kuantan.





“He was an accounts clerk with a mining company. He took up photography as a hobby which later turned into a passion. In 1907, he became a professional photographer, certainly the first in Kuantan and perhaps Pahang as well,” said Ming Sing with a sense of pride.

The first section of the book contains a brief history of Kuantan up to 1940 with early photographs of the town, the nearby fishing villages of Kampung Tanjung Lumpur and Beserah, the mining townships of Gambang and Sungai Lembing, as well as portraits of yesteryears.

Section two begins with Meng Sing’s childhood recollections of life during the Japanese Occupation and, among others, it has photographs that provide glimpses of the town’s growth after the war and the people’s solidarity during the Confrontation with Indonesia.






The hub: The town's commercial and administrative centre
was located in Main Street (now called Jalan Besar).




The last section focuses on some scenic landscapes that have disappeared over time due to modernisation.

“Many of the photographs in the book are sceneries.

“Photographs of people and events were destroyed or lost due to numerous renovations to our shop over the years,” wrote Meng Sing in the preface.

“Photographs taken during the Japanese Occupation were taken back by the Kempetai. Only negatives of sceneries were spared,” he added.

Meng Sing has one wish – that the book will find a place in Kuantan school libraries.

The photographs and short write-ups provide useful insights on life in the past, which will not be available in history textbooks.

Enquires on the book may be made at Chan Chew Photo Studio at 41, Jalan Mahkota, Kuantan.
 
#212 ·
Facelift for Hyatt Regency
Tuesday January 1, 2008
TheStar

KUANTAN: Over 200 guests and VIPs turned up at the Hyatt Regency Resort here recently to mark the reopening of Kampung Restaurant and launch of The Deli.

The restaurant was temporarily closed in September last year after the management decided to give it a facelift.





Renovations completed: Tengku Abdullah (second from right) talking to Datuk
Johnny Ch'ng, Datuk Anuarul Perai and Eising during the ceremony in Kuantan recently.



Present to grace the ceremony was Tengku Mahkota Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and his wife Tengku Puan Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.

Also present were Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis, state secretary Datuk Muhammad Safian Ismail, state police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Ayob Mohamed, members of royalty and other dignitaries.

The guests were entertained by the four-piece band Nightshift, which is also the resort’s resident band.

The resort's public relations manager Sallehuddin Nazir said the renovations were completed within three months.

He said the restaurant was modelled on a simple but elegant design to reflect the village environment.

“Situated on the hotel’s beachfront, it offers panoramic views of the South China Sea.

“The open kitchen offers a combination of Western, traditional Malaysian, Indian and local Chinese cuisine,” he said, adding that a fresh-juice and coffee bar in addition to a wine cellar were available to diners.

Sallehuddin said The Deli was a new outlet offering breads, cookies and savoury items, as well as homemade chocolates and truffles.

He said that people could place orders for birthday cakes, specially-created cakes with personalised messages and tarts.

“The Deli also offers special packaging, gift-wrapping, hampers, fine champagnes and wines,” he added.

Resort general manager Hendrik Eising said the resort was excited about the re-opening of the restaurant and the new bakery.

Kampung Restaurant is open daily from 6am to 12 midnight while The Deli is open from 7am to 10pm.

For more information, call the resort at 09-518 1234 or visit its website at www.kuantan.regency.hyatt.com.
 
#214 ·
KFC has opened a new outlet in Telok Chempedak. Located right next to McD, what used to be Palm Beach Bistro is now KFC Palm Beach. Just like McD, they are also opened 24hrs plus a drive thru and outdoor sitting. Both outlets enjoys good business due high human traffic volumn and their close proximity to the beach.

The environment and ambient is very different from those outlets in malls or city area especially during the night. Can't find such athmosphere anywhere else in Malaysia.

Here are a couple of shots taken (sorry not too good quality) of the new KFC Palm Beach. If I get better pics, I post next time.



 
#217 ·
new cinema In Kompleks Teruntum

Still not yet...It's know as Star Screen Cinema under the Kumpulan Pawagam Iswaria. So, it'll mainly show Bollywood movies, I guess.
yes, u r right. Star Screen cinemas will open new cineplex in kuantan early dec 2007. i've read the article from CINEMA ONLINE MAGAZINE.
however, the cinema didn't open yet...

Cinema Online, 22 November 2007
22 Nov - Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) is officially launching their latest multiplex at the Pavilion shopping centre, situated at the corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang this 28 November 2007. GSC Pavilion KL will offer cinema-goers in Kuala Lumpur's golden triangle a new choice of location in addition to GSC's existing 9-screen cineplex at nearby Berjaya Times Square (BTS), and the 12-screen TGV located at Suria KLCC, in what could be the cinema industry's very own 'Golden Triangle'.

Within its 13 screens, the 1888 seat GSC Pavilion offers attractions like a 38-seater Gold Class hall, plus a dedicated International Screens hall for foreign film festivals and screenings.

Currently, GSC appears to be the leader in the foreign art films market with their International Screens halls being an integral part of GSC Mid Valley Megamall, 1 Utama and Gurney Plaza in Penang. So far, The Picturehouse in Cineleisure Damansara by Cathay Cineplexes has been the only other venue serving fans of art films.

Under the roof of the newly opened Pavilion, GSC's latest multiplex sets to cater to the medium- to high-end consumer group, attracting a more focused range of visitors. Irving Chee, General Manager of GSC comments, "GSC Pavilion will appeal to the crowd that the mall itself will already attract, and will comprise visitors more used to the level of shopping and dining available in KL Pavilion and similar surrounding malls."
Pavilion serves a medium to higher end consumer group. Finishing touches to the 3 storey cinema lobby.
Accessibility will also be a factor for cinema-goers who are keen on visiting any one of the 'Golden Triangle' cinemas. KLCC can be reached by the LRT while both BTS and the Pavilion can be reached from a nearby monorail station. "In terms of accessibility, the entrance to Pavilion's entertainment annexe facing Jalan Raja Chulan is only a two-minute walk from the Raja Chulan Monorail Station, and 15 minutes' walk from the KLCC LRT station via the KL Convention Centre," said Chee.

The effort to search for an elusive parking space and its relatively high cost at the Pavilion may be a boon to those who favour convenience over comfort. Early evening shows on weekdays will likely be the most popular as people who are already working in, or visiting the area might stay on to seek entertainment instead of battling peak hour traffic exiting the city. Most would already have their cars parked in their own office blocks within the surrounding area.


Parking rates range from RM3.00 for first hour on weekdays to RM4 for first 3 hrs on weekend evenings
Normal ticket prices at GSC Pavilion can vary between RM8 and RM12, while prices at both GSC BTS and TGV KLCC falls between RM6 to RM10. A Gold Class ticket at GSC Pavilion however will cost you RM50, inclusive of the movie and complimentary use of blankets.

As a special opening promotion, GSC Pavilion is giving away tickets to free screenings at the cinema. Simply cut out the GSC showtimes listing in any major newspaper and present it at the box office counter from 24 to 27 November. Among the films scheduled for free screenings are "Ratatouille", "Spider-Man 3", "Transformers", "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End', "Casino Royale", "Sivaji: The Boss", "Otai", "Secret", "Priceless" and "I Am David".

This however is only the tip of the iceberg as over the next one week alone, another four new cinema locations will be opening their doors. GSC Signature, Malaysia's first boutique cinema located at The Gardens, Mid Valley will be officially launched this 5 December, and is a first-of-its-kind venue with only two Gold Class halls and five Premier Class halls.

TGV Cinemas too will be opening two new outlets in Bukit Tinggi Klang and CapSquare KL within days of each other. Although intended for simultaneous opening with the AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre, the opening of the TGV in Bukit Tinggi Klang is likely to come after the mall's own opening on 28 November, as "the cinema might not be physically ready yet although we are still trying our best", says Chung Shyh Kwong, General Manager of TGV Cinemas. TGV CapSquare KL is currently expected to open on 1 December with its mall.
6-screen TGV Cineplex on level 3 in CapSquare KL. AEON Bukit Tinggi Klang, scheduled to open 28 November. The Gardens to have boutique GSC by 5 December.

Further out, in Kuantan, Star Screen Cinemas is looking at opening the city's second cineplex in Kompleks Teruntum around early December, breaking the monopoly set by GSC in Berjaya Megamall for years. MBO Cinemas too will also introducing a new location by early next year. Stayed tuned to www.cinema.com.my for more updates on upcoming cinema openings.



Cinema Online, 22 November 2007
 
#218 ·
CARREFOUR OPENING IN APRIL 2008

Source: ChinaPress - East Coast Edition [17 Jan 2008]

Translation:

Carrefour Hypermarket and Parkson will be opened soon at East Coast Mall, Putra Square in this coming April 2008. East Coast Mall will be the largest mall in East Coast with one million square feet retail area...



招聘員工.4月開張
家樂福進軍關丹


獨家報導:黃承快




東海岸廣場將是東海岸最大型的購物廣場。


(關丹16日訊)家樂福進軍關丹,成為市民另一個消費購物天堂!

根據《中國報》記者探悉,大型零售商家樂福(Carrefour)在全馬各大城市家喻戶曉,目前有逾十間霸市,與國內超級市場及霸市分一杯羹,今次家樂福正式進軍關丹市場,大型霸市將在4月份正式營業。

這家大型家樂福霸市及百盛,設立在關丹市區(Putra Square)路,目前,關丹已有兩家百盛商店。據探悉,家樂福已籌備各方面工作,包括人力資源部正展開招募征聘人力,業者將于近期內進行面試及提供訓練。

關丹市區一帶開始見到業者懸掛上東海岸廣場(East Coast Mall)即將于近期內開張,包括家樂福及百盛。




關丹街道開始見到家樂福及百盛即將開張的廣告布條。



另一方面,Jasa Imani Sdn. Bhd銷售部門經理李尾麒受詢披露,預料家樂福及百盛將在4月杪正式營業,有關工程已進入尾聲,僅剩下約20%工程,而有關的零售業者刻進行各項籌備工作。

“東海岸廣場將是東海岸最大的購物廣場。屬于中上購物廣場,同等大都會一些大型購物中心。”

他說,東海岸廣場總面積逾100萬方尺,除了有上述兩家大型百貨零售外,還綜合各種商店,讓消費者有更多的選擇及娛樂。”

他指出,隨著該廣場正式營業后,除了促進經濟發展外,將為地方上居民提供更多的就業機會。

據悉,東海岸廣場從2006年開始動工,預計將在今年4月竣工。



霸市申請解凍?
市會州政府各說各話



大人霸市(Giant)目前是彭州內唯一的霸市。



關丹市議會公關哈斯琳達今日說,市議會發展部門已于去年批准營業執照給家樂福霸市,市議會已經解凍霸市申請,意味著該家霸市在獲得營業執照后,就能正式營業。

另一方面,彭亨州地方政府及環境委員會主席拿督何啟文今日針對彭州關丹將會有第2間霸市時指出,在現階段,州政府確實已經凍結所有霸市的申請。

“營業執照屬市議會權力,市議會有權在會議上通過議決,執行有關政策,惟地方市議會不能違背州政府指示。

他也說,目前關丹已有一間霸市,已經足夠,惟隨著未來時代的發展,將來州政府可能會“解凍”給更多霸市在州內設立。

據悉,大人霸市(Giant)是彭州內唯一的霸市,坐落在關丹丹那布爹,隨著家樂福進軍關丹,意味著彭州將有兩家霸市。
 
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Bukit Gambar Waterpark Resort mercu tanda baru Kuantan


KUANTAN: Bukit Gambang Waterpark Resort City (BGRC) bakal muncul sebagai satu mercu tanda terulung di Pantai Timur apabila taman tema air terbesar siap pada pertengahan 2009.

BGRC yang dibina di atas tapak bekas lombong seluas 202 hektar (500 ekar) di pinggir bandar Kuantan dijangkakan menjadi tarikan terbaru pelancong ke Pantai Timur, terutama Kuantan.

Selain taman tema, projek itu turut memuatkan komponen lain seperti taman kembara, taman rimba, villa penginapan, bazar, medan warisan, institusi pengajian tinggi dan perumahan.



BGRC yang dikelilingi kehijauan hutan menawarkan suasana yang nyaman dan menyegarkan serta terletak bersebelahan dengan pantai buatan manusia terpanjang di Malaysia.

Pengurus Pentadbiran dan Jualan Sentoria Harta Sdn Bhd, Shirley Yip, berkata projek itu yang dilancarkan pada tahun 1997, sudah 35 peratus siap.

"Fasa pertama projek itu yang membabitkan perumahan konsep Carribean Bay Resort (CBR) dan taman tema dijangka siap pada pertengahan tahun 2009.

"Keseluruhan projek pula dijangka mengambil masa 10 tahun untuk disiapkan sepenuhnya," katanya.

Menurutnya, taman tema air yang dirancang itu seluas lapan hektar akan mempunyai pantai buatan manusia sepanjang satu kilometer, lagun dan kawasan hutan semulajadi.

Kawasan perumahan Desa Hijauan menyediakan unit rumah berkembar, rumah teres kos sederhana dan rumah teres kos rendah di atas tapak seluas lebih 40 hektar.

Rumah berkenaan ditawarkan antara RM35,000 hingga RM120,000 bagi satu unit.

Shirley berkata, BGCR menyediakan tujuh blok bangunan lima tingkat dengan apartmen dua bilik dan berkonsepkan studio.

Katanya, unit berkenaan ditawarkan pada harga RM109,800 bagi unit studio dan unit dua bilik (RM162,800).

"Sehingga November 2007, sebanyak 375 unit daripada 375 unit dua bilik dan studio sudah dijual sejak dilancarkan pada Jun tahun lalu.

"Kami yakin keunikan persekitaran dengan kawasan hutan semula jadi menjadi tarikan kepada pembeli untuk memiliki unit berkenaan," katanya.

Menurutnya, pakej pajakan lima tahun yang ditawarkan syarikat turut menjadi faktor penarik kerana ia menjamin pulangan sehingga RM60,000 kepada pemilik dengan kadar RM1,000 sebulan untuk selama lima tahun.

BGCR yang terletak di Gambang kira-kira 35 kilometer dari Kuantan dan kira-kira 196 kilometer dari tol plaza Genting Sempah.

Kedudukannya yang strategik di persimpangan Gambang Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) memudahkan kedatangan pengunjung dari luar Kuantan.

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